Festive tour "Interwar Kaunas Modernism and Art Deco"
About this event
Embark on a magical winter walk through Kaunas New Town and discover the city that transformed into the modern capital of Lithuania during the interwar period. On this Christmas tour, you will get acquainted with the unique interwar modernist architectural heritage of Kaunas, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, and hear stories about the Christmas traditions of that time.
What will you see and learn? – Exceptional examples of modernism, Art Deco, national style, and historicist architectural gems. – Representative interwar buildings and elegant residential houses that still shape the character of Kaunas today. – The work of famous architects and the path of modernist ideas into Lithuania. – Why Kaunas is called the capital of modernism and what makes its architectural heritage unique. – How interwar Kaunas residents celebrated Christmas and what traditions created winter coziness back then.
Buildings are viewed from the outside; we go inside when possible.
Tour atmosphere This is not just a story about architecture – it is a journey into the past, where elegance, celebrations, and the spirit of the interwar city come to life. We will finish the walk by the sparkling Christmas trees in Vienybės aikštė.
Start: A. Mickevičiaus g. 28, by the "Best Baltic" hotel End: Vienybės aikštė Duration: ~2 hours Price: 18 € per adult Children under 18 – free of charge when accompanied by family members. Please kindly reserve a free spot for the child via SMS: + 370 69873272 or email: info@kaunastour.lt
Tickets can be purchased through the ticket sales system.
The tour "KAUNO TARPUKARIO MODERNIZMAS IR ART DECO" can also be booked privately at a time convenient for you. You can also purchase a gift voucher.
If you are experiencing cold-like symptoms, please contact us and we will provide the opportunity to reschedule the tour date!
Recommended footwear and clothing according to weather conditions.
More information: tel. +370 698 73272, email info@kaunastour.lt, www.kaunastour.lt